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This early view of West Point From Above Washington Valley was the work of William James Bennett, who immigrated to the United States in 1826 and embarked on a trip throughout the Hudson Valley where he captured famous images of the destinations along the way.  In 1834, large folio aquatint prints of Bennett's scenes were printed by Parker & Clover in New York City.  The impressive images were an instant success, capturing the grandeur of an early America in vivid color.  While all of the scenes are masterfully executed, the prints related to New York City and those related to West Point are among the most sought after, since these places have played such an important role in American history. 

This view, looking southeast from Washington Valley across the plain at West Point, shows the southward curve of the river, the heavy traffic of majestic sailing ships and steam ships navigating the Hudson, and several buildings on the grounds of West Point.


 
A rare early aquatint of the United States Military Academy at West Point during its early formative years, from a masterpiece edition of American aquatints of the Hudson Valley.   Media:  Aquatint on Paper

Dates:  1834

War:  None

Type:  Print

Catalog Number:  IAS-00215


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Aquatint after William Guy Wall
1821-1825

 


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